CP - can a parent tell me what they think of this?

[lunavix]

A little girl I work with has CP, and as part of my studies I need to write an activity plan involving an SN child.

I was thinking of doing a treasure basket style activity, aimed at a child approx 5 years, to talk about textures and touch, so that with the idea of communicating over different items it couild perhaps help with communicating in a further activity discussing differences in things from different cultures...

Does this sound suitable? The girl I'm thinking of has some difficulty communicating so while a treasure basket is quite an immature activity, I thought it would suit her. However a friend has pointed out this low level of communication isn't always a pointer with CP... can a parent comment on this?

[MABS]

will help if i can as ds aged 5, has left hemiplegic cp. What type does this little girl have? i have to say that my son, thankfully, has no attention problems whatsover so would find a treasure basket ' below' him. Having said that, he is a boy so unless wheels are involved he's not interested! I think the idea sounds great tho'

[lunavix]

I'm not entirely sure what type this girl has... I haven't been able to discuss it with her parents...

She has mobility issues, plus is quite emotional, and has some learning issues as well. However, I want this to seem relevant to most children with this type of SN...

If anyone can suggest a more suitable activity, or a SN more suited to this one that would be great! I haven't had a lot of interaction with anyone with a SEN as this little girl is the first we've had.

[MABS]

I don't know if i'm the best CP parent to help really Lunavix, but have to say it's wonderful that you are so concerned about the SN side of things. My son 'only' has mobility probs, speech and comprehension are normal.

[twokids]

my only advise is not to worry about it being imature. My dd is 10 and has cp and in some ways she can be very grown up but others not. we have found it best not to worry about ages on toys ect but on what she like and can do. I would just say make it fun and to suit her. because I just can't see how you would be able to make it suit all( Hope that makes sense!)

[Davros]

I can't comment on whether its suitable or not, but have you thought of having some sort of board to put the things on as they come out of the basket? So she can refer back to them, compare etc.
YOU are the treasure!